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Question

What was the main difference between the Age of Reason and the Age of Enlightenment?

The Age of Enlightenment and the Age of Reason occurred in different centuries and on different continents.

The Age of Reason was more about the expression of ideas while the Enlightenment focused on putting those ideas into action.

The Age of Reason was based on the hatred of the Christian Church while the Age of Enlightenment was based on the teachings of universities.

The Age of Reason had its beginnings in Europe while the Age of Enlightenment had its beginnings in the British colonies of America.

2. Jean-Jacques Rousseau shared many beliefs with other great thinkers of the Age of Reason and of the Enlightenment era. However, on one  point he differed from most of them. Which point was that?

Rousseau believed that equality was not possible, even in a perfect world.

Rousseau believed that no god exists unless humans create one.

Rousseau believed that government was always evil.

Rousseau believed that human nature is essentially good.

3. What concept of government treasured during the Age of Enlightenment found its way into the writings of Thomas Jefferson?

the idea that cynicism was the best approach to understanding government

the idea of a social contract between a government and its citizens

the idea of deism as a way to fight the corruption of governments

the idea of political equality among people of similar backgrounds

4. The practice of debating and exchanging ideas became more popular during the Age of Enlightenment. Where did many great thinkers of the time gather to share their thoughts?

in local churches

in local universities

in local salons

in local inns

Answer 1

1. The main difference between the Age of Reason and the Age of Enlightenment is:

   • The Age of Reason was more about the expression of ideas while the Enlightenment focused on putting those ideas into action.

2. Jean-Jacques Rousseau shared many beliefs with other great thinkers but differed on the point that:

   • Rousseau believed that human nature is essentially good.

3. The concept of government treasured during the Age of Enlightenment that found its way into the writings of Thomas Jefferson is:

   • the idea of a social contract between a government and its citizens.

4. Many great thinkers of the time gathered to share their thoughts:

   • in local salons.